| Writer's Block: Fashion Forward |
[Jul. 7th, 2009|09:52 pm] |
Mascara, lipgloss, a crack pipe on a chain, and a big smile, nothing else. Oh wait, that's 50 years from now. In 20 years I think a bikini and a parka as hot flashes suck. |
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| Tonight Stardust comes home! |
[Jul. 7th, 2009|08:55 am] |
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Also, the kitties are doing better. No biting and far less howling and hissing. World War III may break out tonight when Stardust gets here though. I am armed with Feliway spray, toys for each girl, catnip, bell collars, fluffy mice, 3 litterboxes, kitty treats, and separate food/water dishes for each cat.
We put a cloth with Tizzy's scent under Ashley's food dish after which she was hissing much less at her and a blanket we had Ashley on in Tizzy's room and she curled up and hid under it. So far your advice is working!
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| Happy Research! |
[Jul. 6th, 2009|11:42 am] |
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I am so glad to see this new research showing that smart out earns beautiful over a lifetime and that being yourself brings more happiness that money over time!
Hooray for inner beauty. Finally getting some props. :) |
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| Nights in White Satin (or nights in Kitty Hissing) |
[Jul. 6th, 2009|10:39 am] |
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When the cat's bite--Half past 3 babe, and they show Craig, their geriatric swipes. That's when Ashley shows she is a Curmudgeon, and she gives Craig's ankle a mighty bite.
All night long Ashley was hissing and growling and scaring the pants off poor Tizzy so she cried all night. Craig tried to separate them and Ashley bit him. He went so far as to try to sleep in the guest room with Tizzy, but she was so upset that she cried unless he was awake and petting her actively. It was not a great night of sleep for poor Craig and even I (I sleep like the dead) was kept up. This morning we pet both cats and it seemed better. I think all h3ll might break loose on Tuesday night when Stardust comes home.
The hissing and growling is normal and they told us to keep each cat in a separate room and introduce them slowly (although Stardust and Tizzy were living in the same room together before, so we'll ask the shelter for advice on that).
Anyhow, being SO tired I woke up upset, then I went to pet both kitties and was SO glad we have them and I can't wait for Stardust to come home. Our cats are all so different, with Tizzy being very lovable and liking to cuddle, but being shy, and with Stardust being really social and needing tons of human interaction. It will be nice to have all 3 of our girls each being so different.
We aren't going to get them collars as they have microchips and will be indoors only, and the collars mean they get less smooth head to toe petting. We do however need to get some treats and some new toys for the girls. I think Tizzy needs a few toys she can play with by herself, but I'm pretty sure Stardust would like the laser. I really hope that they get used to each other soon because both Craig and I are SO tired. |
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| YAY! And then there were FIVE of us! |
[Jul. 5th, 2009|07:09 pm] |
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We adopted 2 cats on the way home today. The kitty who chose us won't be coming home until Tuesday as she needs her foot looked at by the vet. Her name is Stardust. Both cats are just the sweet, cuddly, kind cats we'd been looking for and I'm so glad to welcome them to our family. Stardust is 2 years old and Tizzy is going to be 6 in August.
This is Tizzy, who is sweet and calm.
Tizzy came home today and she is afraid and hiding right now.
Real pictures from us as soon as she is less scared.
This is Stardust who is the most cuddly and affectionate kitty ever! She was on my lap every second possible.
She is much prettier than this sad photo, but I'll take a new one when she gets here on Tuesday. They aren't related, but they were living in the same room together peaceably, so we know they get along ok with one another.
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| Quickly now Quickly |
[Jun. 26th, 2009|02:02 pm] |
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Craig signed up for our second family plan which was a riot. He said my iPhone takes calls and a diamond ring doesn't. ROFL.
Craig looked at me yesterday with the sweetest expression and said, "Lanette-a-choo. I choose you!" I giggled of course and said, "Craigy-poo. I choose you!" It was our family plan cell phone vow I think.
I'm in LOVE with my new iPhone. I got the $99 one because I plan to get a new phone next year that has Flash Player 10 on it so I can test my actionscript 3 on it that I'm working so hard on. I'm so glad I got the iPhone.
Craig got the Fuse. He likes it, but even HE has to admit that the UI for the iPhone is amazing and it is SO fun to play with. I don't think I'll ever go back to any other cell phone again and that is after just one day.
Then I saw his office and I'm SO jealous. They have their own SHOPPING MALL with fountains at Microsoft. You know all the perks we used to have? Even with the layoffs they have all of that and more and I'm JEALOUS of the connector service and I hate my commute. Never before have I wanted to work there and now I see the Bing team and how cool Craig's new job is and he is actually working less hours and is less stressed than I am and I'm green with envy. At least my iPhone rocks. I put a photo of a diamond ring on it. *giggles*
Ok, gotta run. |
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| YAY!! Finally. oh wait,...but the cheese is old and moldy? |
[Jun. 25th, 2009|11:21 am] |
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Update: Well crapola. No Actionscript 3 support?
I WAS waiting for this phone. However, I'm so disappointed about the OLD Flash 9 support that I'm going out to buy an iPhone this weekend. I'm so bummed and impatient.
I have an intermediate Actionscript 3.0 class mid-July I'm looking forward to. Flash RULES. Lots of exciting Flash stuff. I just look forward to the day that it all is working on all mobile devices. |
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| Thankful! |
[Jun. 18th, 2009|12:11 pm] |
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I just have to share my happiness today even though this is my 15 minutes to eat so I'll do it quick.
1. My pain is so well controlled I had 2 days at pain level 4!!! A level that low hasn't been seen in ages.
2. My pain is so well controlled that I am going CAMPING with my sister for 3 days and hopefully soon with some other close friends.
3. My pain is low enough that for the first time ever in my life I'm doing a physical activity for fun by being on the wiffle ball team and I'm loving it.
4. My health is good enough that I can generally make plans and know I'm going to make it.
5. SO thankful for the good news Bel got today. I've been praying.
6. So thankful for my friends and family who understand me and love me!
7. Thankful that despite some really tough times and hard choices this month finances are going to squeak by.
8. Get to see dear friends soon!
9. Having a blast at work today.
10. Ashley (the kitty) is doing well. |
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| Umm? The District of Columbia? |
[Jun. 16th, 2009|04:43 pm] |
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If it isn't a state, what state is it part of? Is it in Pennsylvania? Now I feel like an idiot because I search for it on a list of states forever. Are they refusing to make it a state because it will mess up statistics by becoming the most violent and sucky state in the union (I heard they have a reputation for violence and shootings?). |
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| Measure House |
[Jun. 16th, 2009|11:44 am] |
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This is Part 2. Part 1 where I measure on the ladder flinging the tape measure towards the roof isn't uploaded yet. :) |
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| Writer's Block: Teen Time Machine |
[Jun. 12th, 2009|04:58 pm] |
I would like to be a teenager music fan during the time the Beattles first came to the US. Not only was the post WWII life generally less stressful than now, but the country was optimistic and had an innocence that teenagers no longer get. The music excitement, and college years spent in the 60's would be cool. Yes, I guess it's strange that I admire the teen and college years of my parent's era and the baby boomers. Pretty amazing time to be growing up I think.
I spent my early college years going crazy online, really right before and after the internet because a big deal and it really has shaped my whole life, so I'm thankful for that, but still, the puffy skirts were kind of cool. I also wish I could go to a soda fountain. I think dating and gender roles were a bit more clear for teenagers back then and STDs weren't as much an issue. |
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| Not at work |
[Jun. 10th, 2009|10:41 am] |
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I tried working at home, but just the agony of my belly which is acting awful, the sweating and dizzy feeling and the headache just made me realize I may have the flu or something. Craig is feeling awful too. The symptoms don't seem like something one goes to the doctor for. I'll try taking my temp in a bit after a nap. Yep, that's right, I feel too tired to walk up the stairs despite sleeping for a full 11 hours. When I have a day off work I at least want to feel well enough to have SOME fun and watch bad TV shows.
Also, it's almost 3 months since Midnight passed away. Craig and I still miss him every day. I'm at home sick and he'd always be right by my head sleeping, purring, and keeping me company whenever I was home for any reason. I mean, he got me through the worst medical times I've known. I know Ashley is here, but she's not social. She never wants to be around people more than 30 minutes at a time, a total of 1 hour a day max. I just miss my friendly social kitty buddy. I know that when Midnight was alive I appreciated him and I spoiled him and I adored him, but now that he is gone I miss all of it so much. |
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| Get $15 off a 60 minute massage by Amy |
[Jun. 9th, 2009|06:42 pm] |
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I made this coupon for her spur of the moment for Sunday where she gave away free massages to cancer survivors at the Race for the Cure. |
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| QOTD |
[Jun. 4th, 2009|03:07 pm] |
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"If your horse dies, I suggest you dismount."-Herb Stein |
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busy